What does a picture like this mean to you? I suppose all kinds of thoughts come to mind. Maybe high school memories of riding in fields or tearing some tracks up on dirt roads. Maybe you wonder why anyone would drive a gas guzzler with current fuel prices or think "that pick-up could sure use a paint job".
For me, this picture represents a few things. One, it represents my newest vehicle. Two, it represents simplicity...no heated leather seats, or sunroof, or dual climate control (things in my previous vehicle). Three, it represents incredible generosity of the people who gave it to me last month. That's right, gave it to me. No cost, no obligation. Just use it for the Lord.
A year ago, I was spending $1000 each month on two car payments, gas and insurance. God said enough is enough Peter. Time to simplify. I told Honda they could have my cars back. You know what? God worked it all out. And you know what else? I love this truck and enjoy driving it way more than I did my Accord coupe with all the extras. I can actually see each part when I pop the hood...been a while since I could say that.
The bigger picture here is what I'm trying to convey. You know, when we live simply, God is given space to be seen. Jan and I have been living without credit cards and new debt for two years now. Praise God for leading us to this decision. It's been challenging, but incredibly rewarding. God is given the space to work in us and through us and our lives are much richer now than ever before. He is so good!